Booster Shot: Kenneth Salick is the new Trinidad Chuney Soca Monarch!

Trindiad found itself a new Chutney Soca Monarch, in Kenneth Salick last night.  He's not a newcomer to the competition, having competed in the semi-finals on three previous occasions.  The winning tune, Radica (Why You Leave) tells the tale of Salick's  broken marriage. Be that as it may, 2009 brought new luck with a song and performance that was good enough to surpass competition from the likes of Hitman, Hunter, and Rikki Jai. The results were decided exclusively by mobile text votes from the general public.  After last night's win, Kenneth Salick is $200,000 richer.  Each contestant receives a guaranteed $30,000 prize for making it to the finals. 

The 2009 Chutney Soca Monarch Finals took place at Skinner Park in San Fernando.  The evening consisted of a pre-show by the N9 Dancers, T&TEC Gayatones and the Susan Mohip Dancers. The main events feaured performances from ten finalists including the bMobile wilcard entrant, Asha Kamachee who is legally blind.  She managed to cop the fourth place spot.  

Here are the results of the  2009 NLCB Chutney Soca Monarch Finals:

1. Kenneth Salick - "Radica Why You Leave" - $200, 000

2. Ravi B /Ravi Bissembhar - "Doolarie"

3. Hunter / Lalchan Babwah - "Jep Sting Naina"

4. Asha Kamachee - "Kasai Salona"